Luxembourg, Grand Duchy. A War Cross 1940-1945, Type I without Laurel Wreath, 1945-1951

(Croix de Guerre). Instituted in 1945. In bronze, measuring 30 mm (w) x 44.5 mm (h), spotting, original ribbon, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Luxembourg War Cross is a military decoration of Luxembourg. It was created on April 17, 1945 by the Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg. The War Cross recognizes military service and feats of bravery. Luxembourg bestowed the War Cross on both Luxembourg citizens and members of the Allied Forces for acts of particular bravery or valour during the Liberation of Luxembourg. The War Cross could also be awarded to military units. It is one of the rarest foreign decorations bestowed on allied troops due to the small number of combat operations that took place in Luxembourg, in contrast to major fighting in places like Belgium, France and Germany.